Privacy fencing is used in many different locations. They are great for screening a backyard hot tub or providing needed isolation when neighbors are too close. Most people think of the standard wooden palisade type fence as the only choice for privacy fencing but you may be surprised by the many variations. You can have privacy fences made from:

• Wood with posts – These are the “standard” privacy fence with closely placed slats to block visibility. The posts can be large or small but they generally protrude enough over the fence to have ornamental end caps placed over them. Using cedar will produce a very high end looking privacy fence.
• Wood enclosed – These are built using the same materials as the fence with posts and look similar. The difference is that the posts are enclosed in the slats so you do not see them. Generally, they do not protrude above the fence and are boxed in on top by a fascia board of some kind.
• Masonry – Solid masonry or stacked rock fences are not seen as often today. Mainly because they are very expensive but they look fantastic if you can afford them.
• Chain link – Many people do not realize that a chain link fence can be used as a privacy fence. You can buy pieces made from plastic or vinyl in various colors that you thread through the chain link mesh to provide privacy. The end result can be very eye catching.
• Woven – A cheap and flexible type of privacy fence that is often used on uneven terrain. Bamboo or some other flexible wood fiber is woven together like you would when building a basket. The fence is surprisingly strong and provides privacy with a tropical feel.